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Stock Index Futures Muted as Investors Parse Middle East Developments, U.S. JOLTS Report in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.01% this morning, taking a breather after a recent rally, while investors assess the prospects for an end to the Middle East conflict.

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A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as the annual number of attacks rises

A bear has injured four people in a Japanese residential area in the latest case of attacks by the animals in the region

The Independent UK

Typhoon Jangmi warning as Japan braces for flooding and violent winds

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Chinese Standards Go Global: XCMG Helps Advance International Crane Industry Standards

FRANKFURT, Germany, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the recent 2026 meetings of the International Organization for Standardization's Technical Committee on Cranes (ISO/TC96) in Frankfurt, Germany, more than 100 representatives from 16 member countries — including China, Germany, France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Finland, and Japan —…

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Calbee rolls out monochrome snack packaging amid ink supply worries

Major Japanese snack maker Calbee began selling its Kappa Ebisen shrimp crackers in black-and-white packaging this week in Tokyo, a move in response to uncertainty over supplies of oil-derived naphtha stemming from the Middle East conflict.

Bangkok Post

Japan's Nikkei retreats from record peak as market gauges fragile Mideast peace talks

The Nikkei touched a record peak of 67,231.28 on Monday and posted a record closing high of 66,934.33, roughly 7% above the 25-day moving average, a ⁠sign of ‌an overheated market.

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Tropical storm Jangmi hits Southwestern Japan: Injures 9 in Japan, people urged to evacuate, leaves thousands without power

Typhoon Jangmi, a severe tropical storm, battered southwestern Japan on Tuesday. The storm cut off power to tens of thousands of homes, grounding hundreds of flights and injuring nine people. The population of the city of Miyazaki on the island of Okinawa were urged to evacuate. Some 17,000 households on…

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Japanese intolerance of Muslims up as population doubles

KYODO — Discrimination toward foreign residents in Japan has expanded from Koreans and Kurds to Muslims as their population has estimated to have nearly doubled in recent years, according to observers and community members.

Bangkok Post

'Resident Evil's' Next Game May be Set In Japan After Years of Western Settings, Says Report

The next Resident Evil game may be set in Japan after focusing heavily on western settings through the years, according to a report.

Player One

Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in Russia

Two Japanese dancers, Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, are pursuing their ballet dreams in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They focus on their art amidst the war in Ukraine. Kanazasi, 32, chose Russia for its ballet legacy, while Takemi, 20, followed suit due to limited opportunities in Japan. They stay informed through…

The Economic Times

How Japan lost 3 million people in five years

TOKYO — Japan’s population fell by more than 3 million over the past five years, according to official statistics released Friday, a drop that underscores the depths of the country’s accelerating demographic crisis.

Bangkok Post

MUFG’s new India fund; District goes sporting

Happy Tuesday! Japan’s MUFG is doubling down on India just as a new wave of investors moves into the country’s startup market. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Economic Times

Stocks bounce as AI optimism offsets Mideast anxiety

AI optimism and strong tech forecasts have driven a global stock rally, while oil has slipped on new hopes of a US-Iran deal after comments by Donald Trump.

AAP

Japan’s MUFG readies $250 million India fund as investor mix shifts in startup funding

Japan's MUFG is launching a significant $250 million fund for Indian startups. This new fund will focus on early and growth-stage companies, especially in fintech. This move comes as other major investors have slowed their activity. MUFG's initiative aims to fill this gap, backing India's digital growth. The fund could…

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Crown Prince Haakon Says Princess Ingrid Alexandra Is Leaving School in Australia Due to Her Mom's Worsening Health

The future King is also cutting his official trip to Japan short amid Crown Princess Mette-Marit's struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.

The Economic Times

SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan's most valuable company on AI boom

SoftBank Group has become Japan's most valuable company, surpassing Toyota Motor. This shift highlights investor excitement for artificial intelligence. SoftBank's shares surged, while Toyota's stock declined. The move signals a preference for AI-linked businesses. Japan's memory chip maker Kioxia Holdings also benefits from AI demand.

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Capcom producer teases a Resident Evil based in Japan: "It might make an appearance at some point"

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Inside Crunchyroll's 10th Anime Awards – and why it's only the beginning

And the winner is: Crunchyroll's answer to the Oscars understands why anime is becoming mainstream

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Captain Kushwaha scores twice as India beat Korea 4-1 in U-18 Asia Cup

India's U-18 men's hockey team secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Korea in the U-18 Asia Cup. Captain Ketan Kushwaha scored twice, with Varinder Singh and Shahrukh Ali also finding the net. This win places India level on points with Korea and Japan in Pool A. India's next match is…

The Independent UK

Typhoon Jangmi mapped: Where powerful storm will hit in Japan as flights cancelled

Around 17,000 households in Okinawa and more than 30,000 in the southwestern Kagoshima region affected by power cuts

Bangkok Post

Japan stations, facilities using AI system to prevent suicide by jumping

KYODO — About 40 stations and commercial buildings in Japan have introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) system to prevent suicide that has helped to save the lives of at least 2 people, according to its developer.

The Economic Times

Uber introduces 'Uber Drift' experience for tourists in Tokyo

Uber is launching "Uber Drift" in Japan, offering a limited-edition tourism experience where visitors can ride with professional drivers in racing cars. This half-day adventure takes groups from Tokyo to Mobara Twin Circuit for tandem drift rides, showcasing Japan's drifting culture. Reservations open May 27, 2026, for this unique opportunity.

The Independent UK

Japan returns 40 previously extinct birds to the wild

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Conservation milestone as eight crested ibises released into the wild in Japan

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Euronews

Japan’s southernmost region of Okinawa braces for Typhoon Jangmi

The tropical storm, sweeping through the southernmost Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, is expected to head towards Amami Oshima island on Tuesday.

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